Hand Knotted Carpets

Hand Knotted Carpets

Though origin of hand knotted carpets dates back to more than 2000 years, in India, the art was introduced in 15th century. Hand knotted rugs are often called oriental rugs owing to the region of origin. Since the craft established and flourished more in Kashmir, in India, they are often referred as Kashmiri carpets or Persian carpets. It is perceived that carpet knotting developed as a nomadic craft and spread with nomads.

Material
As a nomadic craft, carpets were made of sheep and goat wool. As the craft developed and its intricacy was realized, it was further refined. Cotton was used as base of wrap and weft and even the pile at times. These blends allowed the creation of finer designs. Finest wool comes from Persia and Turkey. Wool from Khorasan and Kirman is famous for being fine and velvety, while wool from the Caucasus and Central Asia is prized for being strong and lustrous. Introduction of silk yarn for piles was the cause of major shift in terms of intricacy, color, luster and the richness ofcarpet. The richness of the silk yarn made the carpets look attractive. Furthermore the fiber was strong yet appeared delicate and attractive. Usually for wool as well as silk carpets, the wrap and weft of cotton are used though in pure silk carpets they may be of silk itself.

Process
The process of making knotted carpets is long and tedious. Sheep are washd in spring before cutting the wool. They are then shorn and the wool after being re washed is converted to yarn. For a silk carpet, the silk fiber is converted to yarn. The yarn is finally dyed in required colors.

» The wrap threads are stretched on the loom vertically.
» Each pile is knotted manually to the wrap threads following the design.
» The weft thread is inserted when a row of knots is completed.
» After knotting the whole carpet, the pile is shorn to the required length.
» The carpet is finally washed or treated with chemicals as and when requires.

The precision of the pattern depends on how closely the carpet has been knotted and how short is the pile. Skillful artisans can tie about 15 knots a minute. Turkish and Persian knots differ slightly. It takes about 2 months for and adept craftsman to finish a carpet of about 10' by 6'.

Quality
The quality of a rug is judged by its density. The more the number of knots per square inch, better the quality. Dense carpets are more durable and have finer and more detailed patterns. A very good quality knotted rug may have 350 to 1000 knots per square inch depending upon the material.

Patterns
The patterns of the carpets have varied with time and people. The nomadic patterns depicted the animal and plant surroundings and geometrical patterns. The Persian and Turkish carpets are famous for floral depiction and images of the epics. Calligraphy and mehrabs are an integral feature of spiritual carpets or prayer mats

about Jaipur Rugs

Jaipur Rugs is one of the most renowned market player engaged in the manufacturing and export of superior quality traditional and contemporary rugs and carpets. Founded in the year 1999 by Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Jaipur Rugs has emerged as an industry leader and a name to reckon with in the field of manufacturing of quality carpets and rugs.

Jaipur Rugs offers an excellent and exhaustive range of carpets woven to perfection by skilled craftsmen. Our trend-setting products coordinate with the latest in home furnishings and bring excellence, beauty, and distinction into contemporary homes across the world.

Our products include a wide range of exclusive handmade carpets differentiating us from other rug manufacturers. We specialize in hand-knotted and hand-tufted carpets and have been known globally as a category leader.



THE PRODUCT RANGE INCLUDES FOLLOWING VARIETIES

· Hand-Knotted Wool Carpets

· Hand-Knotted Wool-Silk Carpets

· Hand-Knotted Silk Carpets

· Hand Tufted Carpets

· Natural Fibres Carpets

· Tibetan Carpets

· Mats

· Shags

· Durries

· Sumak



With a collection of hundreds of designs and thousands of possible combinations Jaipur Rugs is in the best position to cater to the customers' tastes across the world. Our 50 in-house skilled designers are constantly studying the market to develop and integrate the latest trends in styles and colors. Jaipur Rugs group has acquired global reach with international operations in the US, Jaipur Rugs Inc., a sister concern located in Atlanta. We also export to more than 20 countries globally.



OUR VISION

We look upon business not merely as a source of income or profit, but as a way of life, as a medium for putting our talents to good use, while at the same time according us an pportunity to be of service to the community. Profits will follow. Let us remember that profit is not just a set of figures-but of values.



OUR MISSION

“Service to the community” is our motto. Our company strives towards this focused direction to make the society grow hand in hand with our own growth and prosperity. We ensure that the need of our customers is matched by the skill of our weavers.



FACTS ABOUT JAIPUR RUGS

· Category leader in hand-knotted and hand-tufted carpets

· Presence in India, USA and Europe

· Exports to more than 20 countries

· 22 branches in India

· 30 years experience

· 40,000 artisans

· 7,000 weaving looms

· 50 in-house designers





AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2007 “Excellence Award” by the Institute of Economic Studies

2006 “America’s Magnificent Carpet Award” by America’s Mart

2005 “Star Export House” by the Director General of Foreign Trade

2004 – 2003 “Certificate of merit” by Carpet Export Promotion Council of India

2003 “State Award for Export Excellence” by the Government of Rajasthan

“ISO 9001:2008” certification



“SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY” is company’s motto



Jaipur Rugs Company has long recognized the importance of issues related to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and adopted a range of measures to ensure that we respond to various social issues concerning our industry with empathy. Jaipur Rugs formed its social unit known as Jaipur Rugs Foundation in 2004. Mainly funded by the company, Jaipur Rugs Foundation is involved in several economical and social programs of government and other agencies to uplift the quality of life of weavers & their families. Furthermore Jaipur Rugs has a policy of employing no child labor.


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Friday, October 8, 2010

Jaipur Rugs’ new launch, ‘Jaipur Rural Tours...…back to basics’

Jaipur Rugs Company is a globally recognized manufacturer and exporter of rugs and carpets, embellishing the world with its exquisite creations since three decades. Company’s new venture is turning to be the latest buzz in the tourism industry. Jaipur Rural Tours (JRT) is a company launched with a motive to bestow the travelers a sojourn that is one of its kinds. We all are familiar with the number of tour operators and packages prevailing in the market, providing all fancy packages. These extremely target on facilitating the travelers with accommodations, food and activities like sightseeing, animal ride, etc. What they actually lack is, that true practical experience, which one can feel being at a beautiful ethnic village.

Mr. N.K. Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director of Jaipur Rugs, is fond of rich and rural culture of Rajasthan villages and is constantly striving to upgrade the deprived communities. He believes with such an exposure one can be a part of heritage and traditions intact in villages.

Jaipur Rural Tours…back to basics is conceived to let travelers experience the authentic village activities. Observing the manufacturing process is far more beyond than performing the same. Over here at Narhet along with the JRT team one can actually participate in making mud pots, handicraft items, rugs, etc.

Narhet village, Thanagazi block of Alwar district, Rajasthan, boasts an interesting history of more than 500 years, situated at a distance of about 60 km from Jaipur. It lays on Jaipur-Delhi highway, surrounded with Aravallis, one hour ride and you are there to relish a mesmerizing stay. The village is all set with basic amenities and loaded with a number of things to do. Through this venture, tourists and visitors can be facilitated to visit many authentic villages of Rajasthan, filled with aromas of charcoal fumes, combined with camel caravans and enthralling performances by traditional dancers and singers.
Jaipur Rural Tours mission’s to extend the reach and benefit travelers by enriching their visit with rich glorious culture of rural Rajasthan, benefiting a closer encounter.

URL: www.jaipurruraltours.com

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